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  • Univar Ireland Awarded Good Distributor Practice Passport

    13 Feb 2012

    Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor announced today that Univar Ireland has been awarded the Good Distributor Practice (GDP) Passport for its pharmaceutical and medical device businesses. The accolade was awarded jointly by the Irish Exporters Association and Life Science, Ireland.

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  • Univar appoints John R. Donovan as Chief Growth Officer

    27 Dec 2011

    Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that John R. (Jack) Donovan joined the company as executive vice president and chief growth officer. Donovan reports to John Zillmer, Univar president and chief executive officer, and is responsible for strategic growth and development of the company’s global business relationships.

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  • Univar expands Stevia sales following EU approval

    30 Nov 2011

    Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today it will expand its sales of Stevia-based products across Europe following EU Commission Stevia approval on November 14.

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  • Univar expands Innophos distribution agreement to Turkey

    29 Nov 2011

    Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that it has expanded its wide-ranging distribution agreement with Innophos to include Turkey, where it will distribute the company’s full range of specialty phosphates through the recently acquired operations of Eral-Protek and Basic Chemical Solutions (BCS). Univar is Innophos’ preferred partner for distribution of its specialty grade calcium phosphates across EMEA.

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  • Univar adds Switzerland to distribution agreement with Dow Corning Europe SA for Coatings

    22 Nov 2011

    Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today it expanded its long-standing European partnership with Dow Corning Europe SA to include distribution of its coatings product range in Switzerland.

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  • Univar to distribute MTE’s molecular sieves in Italy

    21 Nov 2011

    Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, today announced it has signed a brand new agreement with MTE B.V. (Mulder Tower Equipment B.V) to distribute the company’s molecular sieves throughout Italy, with a particular focus on Univar’s energy customers.

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  • Univar showcasing unique application development capabilities at Food Ingredients Europe 2011

    16 Nov 2011

    Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today it will demonstrate its wide range of food ingredients and technical product advisory capabilities at Food Ingredients Europe 2011. Univar will be at stand 3C25 at the event in Paris Nord Villepinte, France, from 29th November to 1st December 2011.

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  • Univar presents full pharmaceutical capabilities at CPhI 2011

    18 Oct 2011

    Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor, announced today it will be exhibiting at CPhI in Frankfurt, Germany, this year. Univar will be showcasing its wide range of pharmaceutical and supply chain services at the event on 25-27 October at stand 31F04.

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  • Univar showcasing colour range at Food Ingredients Asia 2011

    20 Sep 2011

    Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor, announced today it will be showcasing its comprehensive range of natural and synthetic colours at Food Ingredients Asia this year. Univar will be demonstrating these products at the event in Bangkok, Thailand, on 21-23 September at stand P35, which it is sharing with local distributor, Maxway.

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  • Univar invests in upgraded facilities in Italy to service its agreement with SAFECHEM in Southern Europe

    16 Sep 2011

    Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that it has invested in upgraded facilities in Italy to service its agreement with SAFECHEM Europe GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company. SAFECHEM is a leading solutions provider for industrial parts cleaning and the dry cleaning industry. The company enables customers to benefit from the best cleaning solution by managing the product specific risks of solvents. Univar will now lead the management of the SAFE-TAINER™ system refilling and the waste management business in Southern Europe from its upgraded facilities in Cusago, near Milan, Italy.  Univar’s investment in Cusago not only increases the plant’s cutting-edge safety and operational capabilities, but also sees the addition of a new stock area, filling station, tanks and a technological safety system for emission control.

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